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False Saffron.
False Saffron - as a noun
Thistlelike eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carthamus tinctoriussafflower18Example Sentences
"The petals of false saffron are often used as a natural dye."
"Be careful not to confuse false saffron with true saffron, as they are different plants."
"The bulbs of false saffron contain colchicine, a toxic alkaloid."
"The leaves of false saffron are narrow and lance-shaped."
"Consuming false saffron in large amounts can cause severe poisoning."
